Status of Heavy Metal Contaminations of River Water of Dhaka Metropolitan City

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 349-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAA Mokaddes ◽  
BS Nahar ◽  
MA Baten
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
River Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Low Salinity ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Safe Limit ◽  
Major Chemical

A study was conducted to evaluate the level of water pollution and its influence on the chemical properties of river water of Dhaka metropolitan city. The water samples were collected from forty five locations of Dhaka metropolitan city during February to March, 2008. Analysis of the major chemical contaminations of river water samples containing Cu, Zn, Mn, As, Pb and Cd was conducted at the Central Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The heavy metal concentrations of river water were recorded as in case of Cu = 0.006 ppm, in case of Zn = 0.021 ppm, in case of Mn = 0.075 ppm, in case of As = 0.003 ppb, in case of Pb = 0.002 ppm and in case of Cd = 0.012 ppm, respectively. The pH of river ranged from 6.28 to 7.61. The EC values were 17.61 to 34.61 ?Scm-1, revealed that all the water samples were low salinity and also excellent for irrigation. According to drinking water (Potable water) and public water standard, Mn and Cd toxicity were detected in river water. For aquaculture standard Mn and Cd were found at harmful level for all living organism. Some water were found unsuitable due to higher concentration of Mn over the recommended limit but other ions like Zn, As, and Pb were within the 'safe limit'.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v5i2.14842 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(2): 349-353 2012

scholarly journals Status of Heavy Metal Contaminations of Drain Water of Dhaka Metropolitan City

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
MAA Mokaddes ◽  
BS Nahar ◽  
MA Baten
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Drainage Water ◽  
Drain Water ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Mean

A study was conducted to evaluate the status of heavy metal contaminations of drainage water of Dhaka Metropolitan City. The water samples were collected from four major drains of Dhaka metropolitan city during February to March, 2008. The chemical analysis of water samples (pH, EC, As, Cu, Mn, 'ln. Pb and Cd) was conducted at the Central Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The chemical concentrations of drain water were: in case of pH = 5.13, in case of EC = 33.36 (?scm-1), in case of Cu = 0.129 ppm, in case of Zn = 1.276 ppm, in case of Mn = 0.109 ppm, in case of As = 0.036 ppb, in case of = Pb 0.004 ppm, and in case of Cd = 0.228 ppm. The average pH value of drain water ranged from 4.96 to 5.34 and the mean was 5.138, which was an indicating of strong acidic in nature. The mean EC value of drainage water was recorded 33.363 ?Scm-1, all the water samples indicated low to medium salinity. According to drinking water (Potable water) and public water standard, Mn, and Cd toxicity were detected in drain water. According to WHO for aquaculture standard Mn and Cd were harmful level for all living organism. Some water were found unsuitable due to higher concentration of Mn over the recommended limit but other ions like Zn, As, and Pb were within the safe limit.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v5i2.14566 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(2): 11-14 2012

Status of Heavy Metal Contaminations of Lake Water of Dhaka Metropolitan City

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAA Mokaddes ◽  
BS Nahar ◽  
MA Baten
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Lake Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Central Laboratory ◽  
Metropolitan City

A study was conducted to evaluate level of water pollution and its influence on heavy metal contaminations of lake water of Dhaka metropolitan city. The water samples were collected from lakes of Dhaka metropolitan city during February to March, 2008. The chemical analysis of water samples included pH, EC, As, Cu, Mn, 'ln. Pb and Cd. Analysis of lake water samples was done at the Central Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The concentrations of heavy metal of lake water were recorded as: in case of pH = 6.95, in case of EC = 22.44 (?scm-1), in case of Cu = 0.018 ppm, in case of Zn = 0.274 ppm, in case of Mn = 0.084 ppm, in case of As = 0.002 ppb, in case of Pb = 0.002 ppm and in case of Cd = 0.044 ppm. The pH value of lakes water range from 5.34 to 7.68, an indication of slightly acidic to alkaline in nature. The average EC value for lakes water ranged from 17.61 to 34.61 ?Scm-1 where EC value varied from 14.24 to 33.48 ?Scm-1 in the lake water.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v5i2.14841 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(2): 345-348 2012

scholarly journals IDENTIFIKASI KUALITAS AIR SUNGAI CITARUM HULU MELALUI ANALISA PARAMETER HIDROLOGI DAN KANDUNGAN LOGAM BERAT (STUDI KASUS: SUNGAI CITARUM SEKTOR 7)

Wahana Fisika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-128
Author(s):  
Kartika Hajar Kirana ◽  
Gesti Cita Novala ◽  
Dini Fitriani ◽  
Eleonora Agustine ◽  
Maghfira Dwivani Rahmaputri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
River Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Heavy Metal Content ◽  
Well Water ◽  
High Metal Content ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact

Sungai Citarum merupakan salah satu sungai yang menunjang kehidupan sebagian besar masyarakat Jawa Barat. Akan tetapi, dampak kegiatan manusia telah membuat Sungai Citarum sebagai sungai yang tercemar. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui kondisi wilayah hulu Sungai Citarum dengan melakukan pengukuran multi parameter terhadap kondisi air di Sungai Citarum Hulu dan air sumur warga sekitar, terutama Sektor 7. Wilayah penelitian ini secara administratif berada di Desa Pangauban, Kecamatan Katapang, Kabupaten Bandung. Sampel yang diuji pada penelitian ini adalah sampel air sungai dan sampel air sumur milik warga yang tinggal di sekitar Sungai Citarum sebanyak masing-masing enam titik lokasi pengamatan. Hasil pengukuran parameter hidrologi dan kandungan logam berat pada sampel air sungai dan air sumur menunjukan bahwa nilai pH, suhu, dan TDS masih di bawah ambang batas tercemar, sedangkan nilai EC menunjukkan bahwa air sumur dan air sungai telah tercemar. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan analisa kandungan logam berat yang dapat dilihat bahwa terdapat kandungan logam besi (Fe) yang cukup tinggi di atas ambang batas air bersih sehingga air tersebut tidak dapat di konsumsi bagi warga, baik untuk air sungai maupun air sumur. Citarum River is one of the rivers that supports the lives of most of the people of West Java. However, the impact of human activities has made the Citarum River a polluted river in the world. This research was conducted to determine the condition of the upstream area of the Citarum River by conducting multi-parameter measurements to water conditions in the Upstream Citarum River Sector 7 and the wells of the surrounding residents. This research area is administratively located in Pangauban Village, Ketapang District, Bandung Regency.  The samples tested in this study were river water samples at six observation locations and well water samples belonging to the residents living around the Citarum River as many as six observation location points. The results of measurements of hydrological parameters and heavy metal content in river and well water samples indicate that the pH, temperature, and TDS values are still below the polluted threshold, while the EC values indicate that well water and river water have been polluted. This is evidenced by the analysis of heavy metal content which can be seen that there is a high metal content of iron (Fe) above the threshold of clean water so that the water cannot be consumed by residents, both for river water and well water.Kata kunci : hidrologi, logam berat, Sungai Citarum

Enumeration of Sulphite-Reducing Clostridia from Potable Water Supplies

1993 ◽  
Vol 27 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 279-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Sartory ◽  
A. M. Pritchard ◽  
P. Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
River Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Egg Yolk ◽  
Sewage Effluent ◽  
Water Supplies ◽  
System Integrity ◽  
Treated Drinking Water

The enumeration of sulphite-reducing Clostridia from water upon egg yolk-free tryptose-sulphite-cycloserine agar (TSC) was evaluated against the standard UK method of enumeration upon membrane-clostridial agar (MCA), with or without heat treatment of the sample. Using 280 samples of treated drinking water, raw groundwater, river water and sewage effluent, the recoveries of presumptive sulphite-reducing Clostridia were significantly higher on TSC than on MCA (both incubated at .37°C for 48 h), particularly from potable water samples where the system integrity had been breached. Clostridia were isolated from 26 of the 224 groundwater and drinking water samples, on 25 occasions with TSC but on only 3 occasions with MCA. From river water and sewage effluent samples, background growth was higher on TSC. Of 85 isolates from TSC, 92.9% were confirmed as Clostridia, whilst only 56.5% of 23 isolates from MCA confirmed, the remaining being Gram-positive rods and cocci and Gram-negative rods. Heat treatment of samples to 70°C for ten minutes prior to filtration did not affect counts on MCA, but significantly reduced both Clostridia and background counts on TSC. Clostridia isolated from compromised treated water supplies include Cloistridium perfringens, C. bgratii, C. difficile, C. limosum and C. subtgrminale.

scholarly journals The Relation between Bacterial and Heavy Metal Water Pollution and Blood Micronuclei as Biomarkers in the Tigris River Fish

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
River Water ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Viable Count ◽  
Tigris River ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Garra Rufa

The objective of this study is to evaluate the bacterial count and heavy metal concentration of river water on fish micronuclei. Fish and water samples are carried out in 1 May to 1 June 2013 from Tigris River. A total of fifty three fish sample are studied. The bacteriological quality of water showed that the total viable count is ranged from 150×103 to 352×103 cfu/ml and fecal coliform counts was 1250 cell/100ml during the study period. All the metals (Cu, Hg, Pb, and Zn) are within the normal limit, but Cd was slightly elevated in river water samples. The appearance of micronuclei in red blood cells of all fish species is detect , by recording a larger number of it, in ( Abu Alsomere , Hishne , Bannini Kaber al fam & Karkoor ahmar) species compared with (Abu AL hakam , Nabbash , Kattan , Himri & Tela shami ) species. There is a difference in the percentages of the leukocytes types in different fish species, the highest percentage (12.3) of lymphocyte is recorded in Barbus xanthopterus and the lowest (1.5) is in Garra rufa

scholarly journals Physico-chemical Parameterization and Determination of Effect of Tributaries on Enhancement of Pollutants in Bagmati River

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandira Pradhananga Adhikari ◽  
Madhav Raj Neupane ◽  
Madan Kafle
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
River Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Colloidal Particles ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Anthropogenic Pollutants ◽  
The People ◽  
Chlorine Demand ◽  
Bagmati River

Water quality parameterization is a great concern because chemical contaminants and microbiological impurities including pathogenic bacteria may pose a health risk and unfit for its domestic use. Alkalinity, pH, conductivity, chlorine demand, turbidity, and ammonia were measured to characterize the water quality of the Bagmati River. The effect of tributaries on Bagmati River was determined by sampling water from five different sites such as Pashupati (B-1), Shankhamul (B-2), Kupondol (B-1), Balkhu (B-4), and Jalbinayek (B-5) sites. The water samples B-2, B-3, B-4 and B-5 were less turbid but black in color while water sample B-1 was more turbid but grey in color. The pH of water samples ranged from 6.7 to 7.3. The alkalinity, conductivity and chlorine demand were 60 ppm, 95.7 µs and, 5.44 ppm, respectively for B-1 sample and increased almost continuously from B-2 to B-5 sample. The alkalinity was 360 ppm, conductivity was 862 µs and chlorine demand was 23.7 ppm for the last sample (B-5). The concentration of ammonia in the B-1 sample was only 0.0625 ppm whereas it was 3.32 ppm in the B-5 sample. The enhancement of chlorine demand and concentration of ammonia attributed that tributary and local effluent loaded extremely high levels of pollutants into the Bagmati River which might include pathogenic microorganisms. The random chance of some parameters like pH, conductivity, ammonia, turbidity along the Bagmati River indicates the impacts of different tributaries on Bagmati River. The chorine demand showed a positive correlation with conductivity, alkalinity and ammonia while the negative correlation with turbidity. This revealed that the conductive alkaline pollutants consumed more chlorine than colloidal particles. From the study it is considered that the Bagmati River water contains natural as well as anthropogenic pollutants which is extremely hazardous not only to the people using river water but also for the living organism rely on the river. 

scholarly journals Assessment Of Pond Water Quality Of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila For Fish Production

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
MJ Islam ◽  
A Akter ◽  
M Kamrujjaman ◽  
A Siddiqa ◽  
S Aktar
Keyword(s):  
Water Samples ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Aquatic Life ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Aquaculture Ponds ◽  
Safe Limit ◽  
Standard Values

During dry season, physico-chemical properties of waters from 30 ponds of Thakugaon Sadar Upazila, Thakurgaon, Bangladesh were analyzed for its quality and suitability for aquaculture. The variation in the physico-chemical parameters of the aquaculture ponds above or below standard values has potential effects on the health and productivity of aquaculture. Overall, we found that the pond water were acidic to neutral in nature (pH varied from 6.0 to 7.2) and could be suitable for aquaculture. The dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration was suitable for fish production but more DO level should be present for all aquatic life especially for fish production. Chemical oxygen demands (COD) of all pond waters were within the permissible limits for fish production. The temperature values were remained within the standard values in all the aquaculture ponds. Pond water samples contained Ca2+, Mg2+ and Na+ as the dominant cations and HCO3- and Cl- were the dominant anions. All samples were within ‘soft’ class regarding hardness. Based on Zn2+, Mn2+, Fe3+, SO42-, NO3- and Cl- all pond water samples were within the ‘safe’ limit for fish production during dry period. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 29-34, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16052

Investigation of Some Water Quality Parameters of Pond Water under Mymensingh Municipality

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
F Zannat ◽  
MA Ali ◽  
MA Sattar
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Mn Toxicity ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Drinking Water Standard

A study was conducted to evaluate the water quality parameters of pond water at Mymensingh Urban region. The water samples were collected from 30 ponds located at Mymensingh Urban Region during August to October 2010. The chemical analyses of water samples included pH, EC, Na, K, Ca, S, Mn and As were done by standard methods. The chemical properties in pond water were found pH 6.68 to 7.14, EC 227 to 700 ?Scm-1, Na 15.57 to 36.00 ppm, K 3.83 to 16.16 ppm, Ca 2.01 to 7.29 ppm, S 1.61 to 4.67 ppm, Mn 0.33 to 0.684 ppm and As 0.0011 to 0.0059 ppm. The pH values of water samples revealed that water samples were acidic to slightly alkaline in nature. The EC value revealed that water samples were medium salinity except one sample and also good for irrigation. According to drinking water standard Mn toxicity was detected in pond water. Considering Na, Ca and S ions pond water was safe for irrigation and aquaculture. In case of K ion, all the samples were suitable for irrigation but unsuitable for aquaculture.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(1): 85-89 2015

INFLUENCE OF THE ECOLOGICAL STATE OF THE SEREPOK RIVER (VIETNAM) ON ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY METALS IN ORGANS OF FISH

2017 ◽  
pp. 98-105
Author(s):  
Ngo The Cuong ◽  
Tran Hoan Quoc ◽  
Svetlana Vasilievna Zolotokopova
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
River Water ◽  
Bottom Sediments ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Industrial Areas ◽  
Industrial Regions ◽  
Cadmium Lead ◽  
Sarotherodon Galilaeus ◽  
Water Bottom

The article focuses on the study of change of containing heavy metals (zinc, copper, iron, cadmium, lead, arsenic) in the abiotic and biotic components of the Serepok river (Vietman) influenced by wastewater discharge from industrial areas. Heavy metal content was determined in the river water and bottom sediments in the four zones: above and within the boundaries of industrial regions Xoa Phu and Tam Thang and in two water reservoirs situated below the boundaries of those industrial areas. Tilapia Galilean ( Sarotherodon galilaeus ), Hemibagrus ( Hemibagrus ), and sazan ( Cyprinus carpio ) caught in these areas were the hydrobionts under study in which liver, gills, skeleton and muscles accumulation of heavy metals was detected. In the organs of fish caught in the river within industrial region, heavy metals concentration was 3-7 times higher. The greatest concentration of heavy metals was found in the liver and gills of fish caught in the boundaries of industrial regions, the least concentration was in the muscles. In most cases, significant correlation between heavy metal concentration in organs of fishes and in river water, bottom sediments has been revealed.

Bioadsorption of Multiple Heavy Metal Ions by Rhizophora Apiculate sp. and Elaesis Guineensis sp.

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
M.B. Nicodemus Ujih ◽  
Mohammad Isa Mohamadin ◽  
Milla-Armila Asli ◽  
Bebe Norlita Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Electrochemical Treatment ◽  
Chemical Oxidation

Heavy metal ions contamination has become more serious which is caused by the releasing of toxic water from industrial area and landfill that are very harmful to all living organism especially human and can even cause death if contaminated in small amount of heavy metal concentration. Currently, peoples are using classic method namely electrochemical treatment, chemical oxidation/reduction, chemical precipitation and reverse osmosis to eliminate the metal ions from toxic water. Unfortunately, these methods are costly and not environmentally friendly as compared to bioadsorption method, where agricultural waste is used as biosorbent to remove heavy metals. Two types of agricultural waste used in this research namely oil palm mesocarp fiber (Elaesis guineensis sp.) (OPMF) and mangrove bark (Rhizophora apiculate sp.) (MB) biomass. Through chemical treatment, the removal efficiency was found to improve. The removal efficiency is examined based on four specification namely dosage, of biosorbent to adsorb four types of metals ion explicitly nickel, lead, copper, and chromium. The research has found that the removal efficiency of MB was lower than OPMF; whereas, the multiple metals ions removal efficiency decreased in the order of Pb2+ > Cu2+ > Ni2+ > Cr2+.

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